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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015OPTIMA SX TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALGAUGESINTERIOR TRIM & GLASS - OPTIMA (EXCEPT HEV)CRASH PADREPAIR PROCEDURESREPLACEMENTAVN HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT
2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo

AVN Head Unit Replacement

2015 Kia Optima SX TurboSECTION AVN Head Unit Replacement
CAUTION:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover
    G07380332Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
    Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Panel
    G07380333Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the crash pad lower switch connectors (A), diagnosis connector (B), crash pad under lamp connector (C).

    (LH) 

    Fig 3: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors (LH)
    G00548430Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (D).

    (RH) 

    Fig 4: Crash Pad Lower Panel Connectors (RH)
    G07380335Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
    Fig 5: Crash Pad Garnish (LH)
    G07380336Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).
    Fig 6: Crash Pad Garnish (RH)
    G07380337Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
    Fig 7: Cluster Fascia Panel
    G07380338Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).
    Fig 8: Heater Control Unit & Mounting Screws
    G07380339Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).
    Fig 9: Heater Control Unit Connectors & Hose
    G00569547Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia upper panel (A).
    Fig 10: Center Fascia Upper Panel
    G00549312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the AVN head unit (A).
    Fig 11: AVN Head Unit (A)
    G00549313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the connectors.
    13. Fig 12: Audio Assembly Connectors
    G07380343Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
  • Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
  • Replace any damaged clips.
RENDER: 1.0x

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